Materials: Plastic Cutlery (Forks, Knives & Spoons) and Energy-Efficient Light Bulb
Price Point: $250
"FUSAO [fyoo-sey-O] - the organic co-mingling of plastic cutlery = the FUSAO lamp. clear plastic forks, knives and spoons are boiled, bent, sculpted and fused together creating this unique and extraordinary lamp..."
"the design utilizes an everyday/ordinary plastic object and re-purposes the material into an organic (almost tree-like) sculpture. the FUSAO lamp not only brings light to a space, but makes a beautiful statement adding to the aesthetic of your home.
made of 100% recycled materials."
Designer: Ryan / Erin Barnacastle / Gregg
Link: NA
Location: Pasadena, CA
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Comments (21)
Wow! It seems like a great DIY. I love the sculptural randomness of this!
I just hope they are taking precautions with the cancer emitting chemicals that are present when you melt plastic. The cancer rates in industrial china are enormous, at least those that get reported. It is a very bad idea to melt plastic.
This looks like something pulled out from a fire.
What the fork?
Spectacularly ugly, with not even the saving grace of being "green" -- see funstraw above.
One star from me. This looks like something my kids made in Bible School years ago...
I like it!
Love this design! It would look great in our flat in London.
Wow, some of this criticism seems contrived and misplaced.
Funstraw & Miranda: Boiling a plastic is entirely different than burning/incinerating it. It is possible for Dioxins and other chlorine-based toxins to be emitted from plastic that is heated to the point of combustion. However, a controlled boil does not result in combustion and therefore does not create harmful emissions.
It also bears mention that waste-to-energy programs are being run around the world that rely, in most cases, on recycled plastics as a primary energy source. These processes are not emission-free, but the emissions are far less toxic than those released from carbon-based sources like oil and coal and the reduction technologies are far more efficient.
Hartley: What kind of Bible School did your kids attend? I remember making book marks and coasters; I don't recally working with plastics or lighting. Just because you don't appreciate a design does not mean that your offspring are capable of envisioning it.
Personally, I think the design has a lot of "thrift store" appeal and it provides a nice lighting effect. Plus, it kind of makes me hungry. Nice work kids.
I love this design and think it quite fun, functional and a cool design. Would look great in my kitchen!
This is tremendous. Excellent work. Defintely three stars.
Slainte
Love it! Funstraw, you're not very fun ;)
Nice GoHayGun
mirandabee
reduce, recycle, reuse
what's not green.. should only green plastic be used?
Thanks for all of the positive comments :)
We love it! Thanks for all the positive comments :)
It's very unique and beautiful.
I love this lamp! It is very sculptural and interesting. I would definitely use this for clients and in my own home. I'm an interior designer in NY and have worked for Naomi Leff, Greg Jordan, and Peter Marino before going out on my own.
I love it! Can I have the floor model?
Nice GoHayGun. Love the lamp, from the pictures the light given off appears very soft, creating a nice ambience. Terrific placement and use of the switch. Great creativity!
I LOVE IT!! Can you make one for me.
Nicely done. The bibleschool comment is way off. This looks very modern, eclectic, and an absolute reflection of the two of you. Due to materials, this is very creative. Bravo, and keep up the good work!